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Meet Rachel Higgins, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/16/2016

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Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Brad and Jenny Higgins

Position: Guard

How did you become interested in sports? “I have always enjoyed competitive events. Going out for basketball allows me to go out and compete every day."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “To focus and pay attention to specific details."

What gets you motivated before a game? “A really good power nap.”
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Meet Alexis Jensen, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/16/2016

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Grade: Junior

Parents:  Tawnya Jensen

Position: Guard

How did you become interested in sports? “Friendships and bonds with teammates."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “Being able to calm myself down in offense and make smart decisions."

What gets you motivated before a game? “taking a nap on the bus.”
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Meet Kristen Snodgrass, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/15/2016

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Name: Kristen Snodgrass

Grade: Freshman

Parents: Mike and Sharla Snodgrass

Position: Point Guard/Wing

How did you become interested in sports? “Playing with my classmates when we were little."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “Being able to steal the ball from the other team."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “Not turning the ball over to the other team."

What gets you motivated before a game? “The thought of being out there and playing with my teammates.”
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Meet Kaylee Chance, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/15/2016

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Grade: Senior

Parents: Kathie Chance

Position: Wing

How did you become interested in sports? “When I was little Stacey Klabenese and my mom coached us for weekend tournaments and I fell in love with the sport and the girls I played with."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “I’m most proud of the team work that us girls have created."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “Remembering to make smart passes and to not get down on myself for messing up or missing shots.

What gets you motivated before a game? “Listening to music.”
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Meet Shelby Keetle, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/15/2016

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Grade: Senior

Parents: Steve and Steph Keetle

Position: Wing/Post

How did you become interested in sports? “I loved watching the girls above me play and always wanted to be like them."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “I feel we have grown stronger and have come a long way this season."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “All the close games and the long nights."

What gets you motivated before a game? “our jam sessions while we get dressed for the game.”
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Meet Kayla Wright, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/15/2016

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Grade:  Junior

Parents: Mike and Amy Wright

Position: Post

How did you become interested in sports? “Started when I was younger."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “It showed me the true meaning of teamwork."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “Only being allow five fouls."

What gets you motivated before a game? “Watching Netflix or listening to music.”
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Meet Whitney Beacom, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/15/2016

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Grade: Senior

Parents: Ron and Jill Beacom

Position: Forward

How did you become interested in sports? “A high school coach taught me at a young age how to keep book and that made me intrigued."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “Looking how far I’ve come from freshman year to senior year."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “You only have 4 guaranteed years to play."

What gets you motivated before a game? “That there are so many people that doubt - we haven’t had the greatest records, but essentially what do we have to lose?”
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Meet Jose Luna, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

2/12/2016

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Grade: Freshman

Parents: Leonardo and Virginia Luna

Weight: 160


How did you become interested in this sport?
My coach and friends told me to try it out and now I love it.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
I have lost 16 pounds. And I have become part of a great team.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Losing weight and waking up very early for morning practice and morning run and not eating much.

What gets you motivated before a game?
Listen to music

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Meet Danae Smith, Neligh-Oakdale Basketball

2/11/2016

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Grade: Senior

Parents: Perry and Marla Smith

Position: Shooting guard

How did you become interested in sports? “When I was little it was a lot of fun playing with all my friends when Stacy and Kathy coached us."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “Our team has improved a lot just from my freshman year to my senior year. I love a watching my teammates grow."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “The running gets me every time."

What gets you motivated before a game? “Watching the JV game and listen to pump up music.”
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Meet Tyler Knievel, Neligh-Oakdale Wrestling

2/11/2016

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Grade: Senior

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Parents: Jerrel and Jennifer Knievel
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Weight: 182

How did you become interested in this sport? I have done it my whole life

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far? Yet to be determined

What is the most challenging part of this sport?Morning practices

What gets you motivated before a game?
​Music

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